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The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organisation for the purpose of self-aggrandisement.

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empire-building

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empire-building

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The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organisation for the purpose of self-aggrandisement.

Japanese Meaning

自己顕示目的で、組織内において権力、責任、スタッフなどの資源を拡大しようとする行為 / 個人の出世欲や影響力を肥大化させるため、組織内の権限や機会を獲得しようとする試み

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Her constant empire-building undermined team morale and diverted resources from the project's goals.

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彼女の社内での私利のための権力拡大はチームの士気を損ない、プロジェクトの目標から資源をそらした。

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The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organisation for the purpose of self-aggrandisement.

This increase has not been caused by empire-building on the part of transport managers, who have to convince such hard-headed men as accountants and boards of directors of their arguments.

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